Reading threads and posts when selling and buying

I didn't post my system but did mention it in a few threads. One reason why I didn't is that I don't have a digital camera! Another is that I am in love with it and want some privacy.

Onhwy61

I do too, but when a person has participated in a large number of threads and hasn't posted their system it makes me very wary.

Why?

If a long-time fellow audiophile, who has been posting for several years, (and especially if you can tell from their posts what their system is composed of anyway), why do you, (or anybody), need to know exactly what their system is composed of?

Some of us prefer not to have a system listed. There are a variety of reasons for this:

1. Humility: Having a system listed could be construed as merely a way to show off your wealth and prosperity.

I don't really think that way, but I know some people who do.

2. Security: Having a system listed could be an advertisement to a local thief that your system is well worth stealing, (along with anything else valuable in the house), as well as endangering any loved ones living there.

I'll be honest and state that this is a major reason why I don't list my system. I buy and sell semi-frequently, and by reading my posts, one can probably figure out where I live, so I'd rather not attract additional attention to myself by posting my system. And Yeah, I know, I'm paranoid. But if there are people out there looking to steal from you, (and there are), is it really paranoid to be actively protective? I don't think so.

3. Privacy: Some people don't like being contacted about their systems, (or their posts).

I am not one of those people, as I gladly answer pretty much anyone who has a question about any of my posts or my equipment, (past and present). But I can understand someone wanting to limit their interaction merely to the forums.

And there are probably even more reasons then the three I listed above. For these reasons, I've never bothered to look to see if a seller has listed their system.

My two cents worth anyway.

I didn't post my system but did mention it in a few threads. One reason why I didn't is that I don't have a digital camera! Another is that I am in love with it and want some privacy.

I also read what folks have posted but don't usually look at their system when I'm doing a transaction. I don't think it's relevant to the deal but like a few others have mentioned in this thread, posting to the forums gives an indication of what kind of person you're going to be dealing with.

As for system posting, I've never done it here & took it down from AA. I change gear a lot (and tweak even more) & just don't feel like keeping up with it for one thing. Just this week I changed the male ends on my CDP & sub PC's and the end on the Brickwall, plus made a new set of cables to the sub. I bought a cast stone outlet cover from Lowe's today & going to try it out next week along with some different fuses.

When it comes to answering posts about specific gear I try to only talk about stuff I've owned or at least listened to, so it wouldn't matter what my current system is if I'm talking about a piece I owned 5 years ago.

Once I get done with this 302 Mustang project (maybe next week?) then the 327 pick-up project then the Sportster rebuild, plus my daughter's graduation & my cousin's wedding, maybe I'll have some time to get my gear to pose nicely so I can post it but they're a rambunctious lot & I doubt they'll hold still long enough.